World Hepatitis Day

 World Hepatitis Day: July 28

Slogan for 2026: "Hepatitis: Let's break it down."

Tigers in Nepal |

According to the National Tiger Survey, 2082 (B.S.), what is the current tiger population in Nepal? :- Answer: 429

How many tigers are there in which national park?

• Chitwan National Park: 145 (Highest)
• Bardia National Park: 112
• Parsa National Park: 71
• Banke National Park: 51
• Shuklaphanta National Park: 50

In this survey, conducted from Poush 1, 2082 to Baishakh 10, 2083 (B.S.), a total of 3,616 automated camera traps were used across 1,848 grids. From these cameras, 11,911 photographs of tigers were obtained.

Increasing Tiger Population Trend in Nepal

1. 2010: 121
2. 2018: 235
3. 2022: 355
4. 2026: 429
5. 2014: 198

Note: Tiger census is conducted every four years in Nepal.

Currently, it is estimated that there are over 5,600 tigers worldwide.

To ensure continuity in tiger conservation, the period from 2023 to 2032 is being implemented as a 10-year action plan on tigers.

Tiger Day Slogan:

2026: "Save the Tigers, Save the Wild"

2025: "Raise Awareness About the Importance of Tigers and the Threats They Face"

Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar, 2082

Which literary works succeeded in making the shortlist for the famous Padmashree Sahitya Puraskar, 2082 (B.S.)?

• Answer: Torkin (Kshitiz Samarpan), Mahayug (Seema Aabhas), Swasparsha (Dr. Nawaraj KC), Sallah (Shrawan Mukarung), Hiund (Nadeesh)

Nirmal Purja,Broad Peak

 1. When did renowned climber Nirmal Purja died in mountain expedition ? 2026 July30 (Broad Peak)

Broad Peak is the 12th highest mountain in the world at 8,051 metres elevation above sea level. It is one of the eight-thousanders, and is located in the Karakoram range spanning Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

Records: 

The 14 Peaks (Project Possible): Scaled all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter mountains in 6 months and 6 days (May–October 2019).

First Winter Ascent of K2: Led an elite 10-member all-Nepali team to the first successful winter summit of the world's second-highest and notoriously difficult peak.

Fastest Triple-Header: Achieved the fastest successive summits of Mount Everest, Lhotse, and Makalu in just 48 hours.

Mount Everest submitted by the highest number of climbers in a single day.

In the history of Nepalese mountain tourism, when was Mount Everest submitted by the highest number of climbers in a single day?

• Jestha 6, 2083 BS (May 20, 2026)

• On Jestha 6, a total of 274 climbers successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest in a single day.

• Prior to this, in 2019, 223 climbers had successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest in a single day.

August 01 2026 Quiz

•  Where was the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit held recently?- Ankara, Turkey (July 7–8, 2026) . Leaders from all 32 NATO member states attended the summit.
• When did the government decide to allow the circulation of Indian currency notes higher than 100 denomination in Nepal?-  Mangsir 29, 2082 BS
• Which location has been declared as Nepal's first fish sanctuary?- Shaktighat area of the Karnali River (between Bardiya and Kailali)
• When was Nepal's second satellite, Munal, launched? Poush 28, 2082 BS (January 12, 2026)
•  When and where was the National Silk Conference held? Poush 26, 2082 BS, Kathmandu
• Which day was decided by the United Nations to be observed as International Day of Epidemic Preparedness? December 27
•  In which location of Nepal has an Agricultural Genetic Center (Gene Bank) been established? Khumaltar Lalitpur
• If Rautahat is the district with the highest number of municipalities in Nepal (16 municipalities), which district has the highest number of rural municipalities (Gaunpalika)? -  Dhading (11 rural municipalities)
• When was the National Labour Migration Policy, 2082 approved by the government? Shrawan 18, 2082 BS

Time extension to graduate Nepal to a developing nation.

 Until when has the government recently requested the United Nations for a time extension to graduate Nepal to a developing nation?

Answer:

• Year 2030

Details & Context:

• In 1971, 52 countries in the world with low per capita income were included in the list of Least Developed Countries (LDCs).

• To graduate, there is a provision requiring a country to meet any two of the three main indicators: PCI (Per Capita Income), HAI (Human Assets Index), and EVI (Economic and Environmental Vulnerability Index).

• Special Provision: If a country's per capita income reaches triple the designated threshold—that is, $3,918 USD—it can graduate based on that single indicator alone.

• Based on these targets, 8 countries have graduated so far. Currently, the total number of Least Developed Countries is 44.

FIFA World Cup, 2026

Which nation won the historic title of the 23rd FIFA World Cup football, jointly organized in America, Canada, and Mexico in the year 2026? - Spain

FIFA World Cup, 2026: Updated details regarding major results and statistics: 

Winner: Spain (Won the World Cup title for the second time in 2010 and 2026)\
Runner-up: Argentina
Final Result: Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 in the final.
Goalscorer in the final: Ferran Torres
Third Place: England (Achieved by defeating France with a score difference of 6–4)
Fourth Place: France

Top Goalscorer: Kylian Mbappé, France (10 goals)

Overall statistics regarding matches and goals:

Total number of matches: 104
Total matches in group stage: 72 matches
Total goals scored: 308 goals
Total goals scored in group stage: 215 goals
Participating nations: 48
Tournament duration: June 11 – July 19, 2026
Hosts: America, Canada, and Mexico (Organized across three countries for the first time)
Opening date: June 11, 2026
Stadium (Opening match): Mexico's iconic Azteca Stadium
Opening Match Result: Mexico defeated South Africa by a score margin of 2–0 in the first match
First goalscorer: Julián Quiñones (Mexico)
First player to receive a red card: Siphelo Sithole, South Africa

Special Record: Mexico's Azteca Stadium became the first stadium to host three different World Cups (1970, 1986, and 2026).

• Up to 2026, the total number of countries that have played in the World Cup reached 84
• Four new countries playing in the 2026 World Cup: Cape Verde, Uzbekistan, Curaçao, and Jordan.
• Smallest country playing in the 2026 World Cup based on area and population: Curaçao.

World Cup Football Winners to Date

S.N.	Winner	Times (Years)
1.	Brazil	5 (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)
2.	Germany	4 (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)
3.	Italy	4 (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006)
4.	Argentina	3 (1978, 1986, 2022)
5.	France	2 (1998, 2018)
6.	Uruguay	2 (1930, 1950)
7.	Spain	2 (2010, 2026)
8.	England	1 (1966)

Prize Money Details

• Winner: 50 million US dollars (approximately 7 billion 50 crore Nepali Rupees)

• Runner-up: 30 million 30 lakh US dollars [33 million USD] (approximately 4 billion 95 crore Nepali Rupees)

• Third Place: 20 million 90 lakh US dollars [29 million USD] (approximately 4 billion 35 crore Nepali Rupees)

• Fourth Place: 20 million 70 lakh US dollars [27 million USD] (approximately 4 billion 5 crore Nepali Rupees)

• 5th – 8th Place: 10 million 90 lakh US dollars [19 million USD] (per team) (approximately 2 billion 85 crore Nepali Rupees)

• 9th – 16th Place: 10 million 50 lakh US dollars [15 million USD] (per team) (approximately 2 billion 25 crore Nepali Rupees)

• 17th – 32nd Place: 10 million 10 lakh US dollars [11 million USD] (per team) (approximately 1 billion 65 crore Nepali Rupees)

Source: gorkhapatra

QUIZ 29 July 2026

1.  Where is the scenic 'Dumba Lake' located? Gharpajhong, Mustang
2. When is the 15th SAFF Championship (Men's) scheduled to be held? November 4–17, 2026, Bangladesh
3. The first SAFF Championship was held in Pakistan in 1993.
4.  When did civil society leader and former minister Dr. Devendra Raj Panday pass away?- Shrawan 1, 2083 BS (at the age of 87)
5.  When was the National Integrity Policy, 2083 approved by the Council of Ministers, Government of Nepal?- Asar 18, 2083 BS
6. Who was honored with the 'Chhinnalata Song Special Honor, 2082' by the Chhinnalata Song Award Trust?- Senior artist Madan Krishna Shrestha (Prize amount: Rs. 100,000)

How much total revenue did Nepal succeed in earning by exporting electricity to India and Bangladesh in the fiscal year 2082/83 (BS)

 According to the Nepal Electricity Authority, how much total revenue did Nepal succeed in earning by exporting electricity to India and Bangladesh in the fiscal year 2082/83 (BS)?

Answer: Rs. 29 billion 32 crore 47 lakh (NPR 29.3247 billion)

According to the Authority, Nepal earned more amount from selling electricity than from purchasing it, achieving a net trade surplus of Rs. 18 billion 76 crore 48 lakh (NPR 18.7648 billion) in a single year. This is more than four times higher compared to the previous year (Rs. 4 billion 53 crore / NPR 4.53 billion).

By exporting to the Indian market and, for the first time, to Bangladesh, Nepal sold over 3 billion 87 crore (3.87 billion) units of electricity at an average rate of Rs. 7.56 (7 rupees and 56 paisa) per unit, resulting in an increase of approximately 68 percent in export earnings compared to the previous year.